Nursing Float PCA: Patient Care & Mobility

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Continuing education support

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lorain is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the Nursing Float Pool at Lorain Hospital. You will provide direct patient care under RN guidance, ensuring safety and comfort for diverse patient populations on a rotating 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities include vital signs, mobility support, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the healthcare team. A PCA/CNA training background is required, with EPIC EHR familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing aide training or CNA/PCA training or equivalent.
• Experience in acute care, physician offices, home health, or long-term care preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC EHR is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including comfort, hygiene, and mobility support.
• Report changes to the nurse and liaise between patient and nursing staff.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients and families.
• Document care accurately and timely in the medical record.
• Participate in hand-off communications with the health care team.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency validation.
• Support safe patient transfers and encourage independence.
• Communicate professionally, clearly, and respectfully.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical safety

Patient data collection

Professional demeanor

Adaptability

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lorain is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the Nursing Float Pool at Lorain Hospital. You will provide direct patient care under RN guidance, ensuring safety and comfort for diverse patient populations on a rotating 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities include vital signs, mobility support, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the healthcare team. A PCA/CNA training background is required, with EPIC EHR familiarity preferred.